The Trump administration is pressuring states and school districts to sign certification disavowing DEI initiatives or risk losing federal education funding – a move critics say misrepresents civil rights law and is intended to chill lawful, equity-focused efforts in schools. Despite lacking a clear definition of DEI, the administration is aggressively using federal authority to … Continue reading Trump Admin. Tells Schools: No Federal Funds If You’re Using DEI

Morris Pearl, a former BlackRock executive and member of Patriotic Millionaires, argues that New York’s extreme wealth inequality is fueled by a rigged tax system that favors the ultra-rich while working families struggle. Pearl advocates for the Invest in Our New York campaign, which offers a fair, popular solution: raise taxes on the wealthiest and … Continue reading NYC needs universal child care now

Thousands of low-income families in New York City could lose access to child care if the state doesn’t fill a nearly $1 billion funding gap in its voucher program, threatening support for up to 7,000 families each month. The shortfall stems from the end of pandemic-era federal aid and rising demand, and without new state … Continue reading Thousands of NYC families could lose child care vouchers amid nearly $1 billion funding shortfall